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Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Advanced degree and five years of
relevant experience in area of specialization or combination of relevant
education, training, and/or experience. For jobs with financial
responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
Experience developing program partnerships and funding sources.
Education and Experience Preferred:
A doctorate (or equivalent) in a
relevant field (education, public policy, economics, sociology, anthropology,
psychology, or related field) is required as is capacity to oversee graduate
students as they design, carry out, and write about their research
projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability
to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
- Advanced
oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of
specialization.
- Ability
to oversee and direct staff.
- Ability
to manage budgets and develop financial plans.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:
Experience with quantitative data
collection and analysis is required. Demonstrated experience with designing
quantitative studies is required, as is proficiency with data analysis software
such as Stata, R and/or SAS. Excellent oral, analytic, organizational, and
interpersonal skills are required; writing as demonstrated in the candidate’s
own writing and publications is essential. Ability to write for multiple
audiences, including policy makers and practitioners, is preferred. The
candidate must have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in working
with researchers and practitioners as well as organizational skills that
demonstrate their ability to handle multiple tasks, timelines and priorities
in a team environment. Familiarity with the California K-12 education
context, and English language learners is preferred. This may be
substituted with familiarity with juvenile justice, mental health or foster
care systems or a related youth policy issue. Familiarity with school
enrichment and youth development programs, such as after-school programs is a
plus.
Certifications and Licenses:
- For
teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some
programs.
This position is fixed-term with an end date of one year, and may
be renewable based on performance and funding.
Finalist must successfully complete a background check prior to
working at Stanford University.
Applicants to this position must be available to work in the
United States without sponsorship for 2 years or more. OPT permit holders
should confirm that they are eligible to work in the US at the Stanford GSE for
two years or more. There’s no visa sponsorship for this position.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will
provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires
accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Why Stanford is for
You
We
provide market competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement
plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our
winter closure. Our unique
perks align with what matters to you:
- Freedom
to grow. As one of the greatest intellectual hubs in the world, take
advantage of development programs, tuition reimbursement plus $800 you receive
annually towards skill-building classes, or audit a Stanford course. Join a
TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss
global issues.
- A
caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and
provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education
and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
- A
healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class
exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of
health or fitness classes.
- Discovery
and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Create
an avatar and participate in virtual reality adventures or join one with fellow
staff on Stanford vacations!
- Enviable
resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy
discounts for computing, cell phones, outdoor recreation, travel,
entertainment, and more!
We
pride ourselves in being a culture
that encourages and empowers you.
How
to Apply
The John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities invites you to
apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply Online” link. Please submit
an online application, resume, and cover letter.
About Stanford
University
Imagine a world without Google,
LinkedIn, Netflix, or Instagram. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ
transplants, discovery of genes responsible for various diseases, and research
to cure illnesses. All of these advances, and more, are a direct result of
Stanford’s prominent faculty, researchers and alumni, who have revolutionized
the way we live and enriched the world. Supporting this mission is Stanford’s
dedicated 16,000+ staff, who come from diverse educational and career
backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation
and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to
excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a
global sphere.